| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $145.90 | 10.217% | $160.8066 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.85 | 3.858% | $117.2038 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.39 | 3.402% | $217.5475 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.91 | 5.357% | $87.3515 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.74 | 10.648% | $66.1011 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.68 | 5.792% | $185.8554 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.61 | 12.705% | $253.1467 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.08 | $1,088.0126 | $1,088.02 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.00 | |